Low FODMAPs *Updated 2/8/17

Overview
According to Wikipedia (2014), "The term FODMAP is an acronym, deriving from "Fermentable, Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols." These carbohydrates are commonly found in the modern western diet". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FODMAP)

In Wikepedia (2014) it is explained that, "FODMAPs are short chain carbohydrates (oligosaccharides), disaccharides, monosaccharides and related alcohols that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. These include short chain (oligo-) saccharide polymers of fructose (fructans) and galactose (galactans), disaccharides (lactose), monosaccharides (fructose), and sugar alcohols (polyols) such as sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol and maltitol." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FODMAP)
 

Videos
This is the best video I have found on YouTube to introduce FODMAPs

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvIy4WyTfWk)


Books 

Blog Posts
 
Cookbooks
When I get a cookbook, I know I will need to do some adapting and some I just won't be able to use at all. For FODMAPs I always had the best luck with Gluten Free and Vegan cookbooks, especially if they are both. I am happy if I get two or three recipes to add to my repertoire.


Magazines

Websites

Low FODMAP Recipes *
* 2/8/17 - FODMAPs are a good place to start if you have digestive issues. I no longer eat some of the ingredients in some of these recipes but have decided to include them and add to this list since sometimes seeing is believing. If you can start feeling better, you may be inspired to keep on going.

Resources:


Tasty Low-FODMAPs Products

Bread
  • Udi's Gluten Free White Sandwich Bread See post of Oct 30, 2010 This is really great bread if you're following a low FODMAPs vegetarian diet. (http://www.pheelingphoody.blogspot.com/2010/10/udis-gfcf-bread.html) Find it at Stop and Shop, Whole Foods, and Trader Joes.
  • Food for Life Gluten Fee English Muffins are wonderful for a Low FODSMAPS vegan diet. I buy them at The Good Health Store, and Whole Foods.
Breadcrumbs
  • You can make breadcrumbs out of any toasted gluten free bread-- it crumbles easily!
Burgers, Veggie

Breakfast
  • McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oats (not, not appropriate for people with Celiac as there may be some cross-contamination with gluten)
Cereal
  • Corn Chex by General Mills
  • Rice Chex by General Mills

Chips
  • Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips - A good salty GFCF treat.
  • Riceworks Gourmet Brown Rice Crisps - Really good chips, I especially like the Sweet Chili flavor, that is a good Doritos alternative. They are very high in fat though :(. I find them in the chip aisle Hannaford or Stop & Shop.
Crackers
  • Glutino Gluten Free Crackers - These are a nice Ritz alternative. They are high in fat, but are a nice staple to have around. Their good with tuna salad and with green salad.

Margarine
  • Earth Balance Soy Free - Vegan and pretty good
Mayonaise
  • Helman's (Best Foods on West Coast) Helman's regular or light mayonnaise. There are other mayonnaise brands that are safe, I just happen to like this one.
  • After the elimination phase I did occasionally indulge in the soy based vegan mayonnaise choices. 
Pasta
  • Tinkyada Pasta Joy Brown Rice Pasta - The brown rice pasta is better than the white rice pasta. When I ate wheat I preferred the long pastas (spaghetti, linguini), but the short shapes are better with the gluten free stuff. I like spirals. I recommend cooking for less time than the package suggests-- if it says 15-16  minutes I cook it for 9-10 minutes. Be sure to rinse with cool water. It doesn't last as long left over as wheat pasta. If eating left over be sure to really heat it up before eating-- you'll have to heat it to the point that it's too hot to eat and then let it cool.
  • Trader Joe's Corn Pasta - this is really good low FODMAPs pasta and at a very reasonable price.

RESTAURANTS   (Note, the following restaurants are GFCF /Low FODMAPs friendly.

California:
Burbank
Culver City
  • I WANT TO TRY: The Sensitive Baker - 100% Gluten Free, Dairy Free / Casein Free bakery. 10836 1/2 Washington Blvd. (310) 815-1800 (http://thesensitivebaker.com/)
Los Angelos
  • I WANT TO TRY: Flore Vegan Cuisine - Vegan deli with gluten free options. 3818 W Sunset Blvd. (323) 953-0611
  • Maggiano's Little Italy. 189 The Grove Drive Z80. (323) 965-9665 (http://www.maggianos.com/en/Pages/home.aspx) All of the Maggiano's really work with you to make something that will work. They do a nice job.
Studio City
  • Hugos Restaurant - Large gluten free and vegan menu, as well as traditional foods for friends and family. 12851 Riverside Drive. (818) 761-8985  (http://www.hugosrestaurant.com/)
West Hollywood
  • Hugos Restaurant - Large gluten free and vegan menu, as well as traditional foods for friends and family. 8401 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 654-3993 (http://www.hugosrestaurant.com/)
Connecticut:
South Windsor
  • Burtons Grill - Gluten Free Dairy Free Pasta and Fish. They are better with Gluten Free than Dairy Free, but very accomodating and very careful. 100 Evergreen Way. (http://burtonsgrill.com)/ 860-432-4575
Massachussetts:
Abington
Allston
  • I WANT TO TRY: Peace o' Pie - This is a vegan place that serves Gluten Free pizza on Thursday nights. Rumor has it that they often sell out in a couple of hours). 487 Cambridge Street. (617) 787-9884 or (617) 787-9884. (http://www.peaceopie.com/)

Belmont

Boston
Burlington
Cambridge
Concord
Fall River

Framingham
Hanover
Hingham
  • Burtons Grill - Gluten Free Dairy Free Pasta and Fish. They are better with Gluten Free than Dairy Free, but very accomodating and very careful. - 94 Derby Street (http://burtonsgrill.com)781-749-1007/
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - Gluten Free Dairy Free burrito in a bowl. Really good, fast and inexpensive. Some locations are better than others at accomodating for allergies. The Hingham location is usually great. 92 Derby Street  (http://www.chipotle.com/) 781.741.9890
Needham
North Andover
  • Burtons Grill - Gluten Free Dairy Free Pasta and Fish. They are better with Gluten Free than Dairy Free, but very accomodating and very careful. 145 Turnpike Street. (http://burtonsgrill.com)/ 978-688-5600
Peabody
  • Burtons Grill - Gluten Free Dairy Free Pasta and Fish. They are better with Gluten Free than Dairy Free, but very accomodating and very careful. Inside the Northshore Mall. (http://burtonsgrill.com)/ 978.977.0600

Welsley
New Jersey
Paramas
Short Hills
 
New York
New York City:
Westbury
Rhode Island
Cranston
Virginia
Virginia Beach
  • Burtons Grill - Gluten Free Dairy Free Pasta and Fish. They are better with Gluten Free than Dairy Free, but very accomodating and very careful. 741 First Colonial Road. (http://burtonsgrill.com)/ 757-422-8970 

Grocery Stores with a good Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Products 
  
Massachusetts

Quincy
Hanover
National Chains
New England and New York
Rhode Island
Tiverton
  • Health Haven See post of Feb 19, 2010
Washington
Seattle
  • Flying Apron - Bakery - See post of Feb 20, 2010 (http://pheelingphoody.blogspot.com/2010/02/bakery-seattle-wa-gfcf-vegan-bakery.html)

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